Cleaning up the edges of your work can make a big difference in how refined and professional your drawing appears. This is actually one of my personal pet peeves- I hate messy edges on my drawings! Look at the example of this red sphere. Notice the difference...
You have heard this before- colored pencil is a SLOW medium. Most of my drawings take between 5 and 15 hours. And, when I try to hurry to get something finished, I am nearly always disappointed with the results. I am much happier in the end when I...
It is all about value! Your colors can be all wrong but if your values are correct, your drawing can still look good. This took me a long time to understand, so I am going to explain it the way it makes the most sense to me. Value relative lightness...
This may seem simple but its something that I say over and over to myself as I am working.Draw what you see. In my tutorials, I often refer to the early stages of a drawing as the jigsaw puzzle portion. In this stage, I am just blocking in color or...
Using Tracing Tools to Create a Perfect Outline Every Time Hello! Creating a great line drawing at the start of your drawings is the foundation for the rest of your piece and can make a really big difference in the ease and enjoyment of your process and the final...
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